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ELIZABETH MATA

1986 - 2017

ELIZABETH MATA obituary, 1986-2017, Stoneham, MA

BORN

1986

DIED

2017

ELIZABETH MATA Obituary

MATA, Elizabeth (Beth) Elizabeth Mata, 30, of Stoneham, MA and recently Key West, FL died peacefully Monday January 16, 2017, after an 18 month battle with breast cancer, with her family by her side. Born in Boston, MA, Beth was the cherished daughter of Gerald A and Valerie J Mata, loving sister of Victoria Mata of Key West, FL, granddaughter of Jacqueline Girard of Hamilton and Rudy and Emma Mata of San Antonio, TX. Beth was a 2004 graduate of Stoneham High and a 2010 graduate of Yale University. Passionate about environmental issues, she traveled to Africa twice to assist with studies in the areas of her interest. She moved to Key West in 2014, where she was a beloved friend to many. Visiting Hours: Family and friends are warmly invited to gather and share memories on Monday January 23 from 4-7 PM, with a special remembrance of Beth from 5-6 PM, at the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Rd., Winchester, MA. All are welcome.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2017.

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Anonymous

January 22, 2025

I miss you

Ann Neale

January 13, 2022

So very sorry for your hugh loss, it is never easy to lose the ones we love. She was lovely

Deborah Capuano

January 13, 2020

Val hard to believe its been three years. Beth was and still is a shining LIGHT.
Thinking about you
Love Deb

toni Kenyon

February 18, 2017

Valerie,
Gerry told me this past Thurs. sad news.
Bob and I send our condolences.

Susan Blanchard

January 25, 2017

Dear Val, Gerry and Tori,
I will miss Beth every day for the rest of my life. Her intelligence, unique outlook and creative humor will be with me always! So many happy memories of countless cookouts on the breezeway and Holidays will warm my heart and soften by sadmess with time. Please know that Beth will be with us in our collective love and memories. You are not alone in your sorrow, we walk hand in hand as a family.
Love and Prayers, Susan

Mimi Hunt

January 23, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss Valerie. I am thinking of you and your family and sending healing thoughts and and prayers.

Mimi Hunt

Paul Guilmette

January 22, 2017

The stream of consciousness that we all share has no bounds of time or place. We are all with you.

Paul Guilmette

FTD Beautiful Spirit Arrangement

David Cramp

Sent Flowers

Ann Neale

January 20, 2017

Sorry for this very difficult loss and know that she is on the other side with her grandfather that we all know will take good care of her as well as the rest of the family.I will pray for you and the whole family and God Bless!Lots of Love,Ann

January 19, 2017

Sending my heart felt Love, Peace and condolence. To the Mata family.
Deborah Capuano

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